Supraorbital vein
Supraorbital Vein
The Supraorbital Vein (/ˌsuːprəˈɔːrbɪtəl veɪn/; from Latin supra, meaning 'above', and orbital, relating to the eye socket) is a significant vein in the human body, specifically located in the face.
Anatomy
The Supraorbital Vein is a tributary of the Facial Vein, and it is primarily responsible for draining the forehead and scalp. It begins on the forehead from a junction of small veins that communicate with the Frontal Vein. It then passes downward to the orbit, running along the upper edge of the Orbicularis Oculi Muscle and under the Orbital Septum. It finally ends in the Angular Vein, which subsequently drains into the Facial Vein.
Function
The primary function of the Supraorbital Vein is to drain deoxygenated blood from the forehead and scalp back to the heart. It works in conjunction with other veins in the face, such as the Superior Ophthalmic Vein and the Angular Vein.
Clinical Significance
The Supraorbital Vein, due to its location, can be affected by various conditions. These include Orbital Cellulitis, a severe infection of the tissues surrounding the eye, and Cavernous Sinus Thrombosis, a blood clot within the cavernous sinus, which can cause the vein to become engorged.
Related Terms
- Vein
- Facial Vein
- Frontal Vein
- Orbicularis Oculi Muscle
- Orbital Septum
- Angular Vein
- Superior Ophthalmic Vein
- Orbital Cellulitis
- Cavernous Sinus Thrombosis
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Supraorbital vein
- Wikipedia's article - Supraorbital vein
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